Culture
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Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More... -
Communities invited to nominate beloved UK traditions for National Heritage List
This summer, communities across the UK will be able to nominate their favourite traditions—from iconic celebrations like Notting Hill Carnival and Hogmanay to time-honoured crafts likeRead More...
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Ahead of Labour's manifesto launch, a poll conducted by Ipsos UK reveals that 41% of voters believe Labour’s policies will have a positive impact on the country, marking the highest
More than half of full-time students in the UK are working extensive hours in paid jobs to support themselves during university, spending nearly two days a week in
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are set to engage in another televised debate tonight as a new poll shows Labour holding a significant 20-point lead over the Conservatives.
Labour has committed to funding local councils to repair up to a million potholes each year in England. The party announced it would provide "multi-year funding
The UK economy showed no growth in April, largely attributed to unusually wet weather impacting consumer spending. This outcome, recorded by the Office for
Heathrow Airport has reported its highest passenger total for a 12-month period, marking a significant milestone. The west London airport saw 81.5 million passengers
Set up one month after the terror atrocities, the tribute has been vandalized 20 times.
Reform UK's membership has surged by 50% in the week following Nigel Farage's announcement to run as a parliamentary candidate, as per exclusive figures obtained
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit Jersey on 15 July as part of a royal tour of the Channel Islands. This visit marks the first time since 2005 that a